One Pedestrian Dead After Accident with Milk Truck

According to SmartAsset, a new study has shown that drivers in the Oklahoma area are some of the worst drivers in the United States.

According to Fox 25, an incident occurred November 29, 2021 on Southeast 15th street and I-40 around 5 a.m. Reports stated that a person was crossing the street when they were hit by the milk truck. They were later brought to a hospital but then passed away. The milk truck driver stayed on the scene and called 911.

What to do if you’re involved in a truck accident

Pedestrians who find themselves suffering from a truck accident are recommended to do the following:

• Document the scene with your smartphone with photos, videos, audio recordings, and more.
• Make sure you are not severely injured.
• Check on the truck driver and share contact information.
• Obtain their tag if they attempt to leave the scene.
• If you are severely injured, seek medical care and law enforcement assistance.
• Contact your health insurance provider
• Contact your auto insurance provider
• Contact an Oklahoma City Truck Driver Attorney in your area as soon as possible.

Drivers who find themselves suffering from a truck accident are recommended to do the following:

• Don’t panic and document vehicle damage for both your vehicle and theirs.
• Keep hands on the wheel before and during a collision.
• Turn on hazard lights
• Leave the vehicle immediately
• Initiate emergency brakes
• Try to slow the car down and honk the horn before the collision.
• If you crash, follow traditional accident protocols.
• Contact an Oklahoma City Truck Driver Attorney in your area as soon as possible.

Truck Drivers who find themselves at fault from a truck accident are recommended to do the following:

• Seek medical care if needed
• Call the police and cooperate with their instructions
• Provide any information that may help your case.
• Contact witnesses or bystanders, if any.
• Stay calm and contact an Oklahoma City Truck Driver Attorney in your area as soon as possible.

Whether you are at fault or suffering from a truck accident, we can help!  

According to SmartAsset, a new study has shown that drivers in the Oklahoma area are some of the worst drivers in the United States. More specifically, they are tied for 6th place in the worst drivers in the country. Furthermore, SmartAsset claims that Oklahoma ranks as number 18 in the country for bad drivers. Oklahoma has about four DUI arrests per 1,000 drivers, and about one deadly crash per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.

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